Won a 7f handicap at this track easily in October off a mark of 85. Struggled in Listed/Group 3 company on next couple of starts and poor in last month's reappearance at Naas (5½f, good to yielding). Up in trip.

Got the better of Magical to win Curragh maiden (6f, good to firm) in July last year, that form was well and truly reversed in Group 2 a month later. Has benefit of a recent run to boost chance but considerable improvement needed.

Verdict

Mary Tudor was impressive when scoring on her reappearance last month at Navan and may be improved this season. She should go well for in-form Billy Lee but she was twice beaten by MAGICAL last term. The Ballydoyle filly looked in need of the run last month at Longchamp and, with new headgear, she remains the standard-setter. Who's Steph is going the right way and isn't discounted while Chiara Luna and Harvestfortheworld are potential improvers.

Magical

Who's Steph

Mary Tudor

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